Bradley Tank Dam dam
Bradley Tank Dam
Bradley Tank Dam, located in Oldham County, Texas, along Bradley Creek, serves a variety of purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and as a small fish pond. Built in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and stretches 830 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 176 acre-feet. Despite its relatively small size, Bradley Tank Dam plays a crucial role in providing water resources for the surrounding area.
The dam, classified as a buttress-type structure, does not have a spillway and is not regulated by the state. While it has not been rated for its condition, it is noted to have a high risk level. With no associated structures and limited information on its inspection and maintenance history, there is a need for further assessment and monitoring to ensure the safety and effectiveness of Bradley Tank Dam in the face of changing climate patterns and water resource demands.
As a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bradley Tank Dam presents a unique case study in the management and maintenance of small-scale dams for multiple purposes. Its location in a semi-arid region underscores the importance of efficient water use and infrastructure upkeep in the face of potential hazards and changing environmental conditions. With its historical significance and ongoing relevance to the local community, Bradley Tank Dam serves as a reminder of the intricate relationship between water resources, climate dynamics, and human interventions in shaping the landscape.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Bradley Tank Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cramer Ck At Us Hwy 54 Nr Dalhart | · | → |
| Canadian Rv Nr Amarillo | 15 cfs | → |
| Tierra Blanca Ck Abv Buffalo Lk Nr Umbarger | · | → |
| Revuelto Creek Near Logan | 19 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Logan | 3 cfs | → |
| Big Blue Ck Nr Fritch | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bradley Tank Dam.
Track Bradley Tank Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Bradley Tank Dam
Where does the data for Bradley Tank Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Bradley Tank Dam.